Susan Hager SVP, Corp. Communications & Gov’t Affairs

BIOMASS 2013: How The Advanced Bio-Industry is Reshaping American Energy, July 31, 2013

Commercialization of Bio-Based Chemicals: A Successful Public-Private Partnership

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Using a Proprietary Technology Platform, To Produce Bio Succinic Acid

Not All Chemicals Are Created Equal™

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Succinic Acid Platform – Proven Chemistry Provides Access to High-Value Markets

BUTANEDIOL

SOLVENTS

PLASTICIZERS

BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC

URETHANES

Myriant’s Process Reduces GHG Emissions by 94% Compared to Petroleum-Derived Succinic Acid

Succinic Acid

$7.5B Market

Current Succinic Acid Applications

BDO Drop-in Applications i.e. Maleic Anhydride in BDO

Replacements for Adipic and

Phthalic Anhydride

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Myriant’s Bio-Succinic Acid Plant

Lake Providence, Louisiana 30M lbs/yr

Two Operating Plants Producing Bio-Succinic Acid

Not All Chemicals Are Created Equal™